Community CalendarAREA WIDE Moraine Valley Community College is seeking host homes for internationalstudents who will be attending classes during the fall 2010 semester. Homes located along public transportation routes such as 79th Street, 95th Street, and 111th Street are especially needed as most international students do not have a car to get to school. Hosts range from all ages and can be single or a family. A student can be placed in a host home anywhere from a few weeks to a semester or longer. Those who are interested in hosting should have an extra bedroom or space in their home and an understanding that new international students will need help and support as they adjust to living in the United States. Hosts receive up to $600 for rent each month from the student. Anyone interested can call (708) 974-5756 or email pearsonn@morainevalley.edu. The Job Resource Center at Moraine Valley Community College is looking for current students or alumni who work in a non-traditional career to be photographed or videotaped for promotional materials. Non-traditional careers for men include nursing, child care, administrative assistant, early childhood teacher, and massage therapy. Examples of non-traditional careers for women are firefighters, police officers, automotive technologists, and welders. For more information or to participate, call Laura Kockler at (708) 974-5431. More information on non-traditional careers is available at morainevalley.edu/jrc. Flagg Creek Heritage Society is hosting an exhibit of wedding gowns worn by area brides at the Robert Vial House, 7375 Wolf Rd., Burr Ridge. Features will be dresses, accessories and photographs from the 19th century to the present decade. The Robert Vial House is open for visitors in Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and on the first Sunday of the month from 2 to 4 p.m. The exhibit is free and will run through August. For more information call (708) 839-9616. Moraine Valley Community College will continue to host its series of The Bedford Park Public Library's book discussion group will meet Tues., July 27, at 1 p.m. For more information call (708) 458-6826. The Bedford Park Public Library will host a Scooby Doo Mystery Night Thurs., July 29, at 6:30 p.m. For more information call (708) 458-6826. The Bedford Park Public Library hosts blood pressure screenings Wednesdays at 10 a.m. For more information call (708) 458-6826. Toddler Time at the Bedford Park Public Library is held Fridays at 10 a.m. For more information call (708) 458-6826. BRIDGEVIEW AREA ages 4 through 8 on Thurs., July 29, from 11 a.m. to noon. Everyone will enjoy a basket lunch along with a craft. All supplies are included. The cost is $10 per person. To register call (708) 594-1818. The Bridgeview Golden Agers will host their regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of July. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the meeting starts at noon at the Bridgeview Community Center, 7902 S. Oketo Ave. There will be refreshments, a raffle and bingo at each meeting. They are also seeking new members in Bridgeview and surrounding communities. Free bus pickup is available by calling (708) 458-4675 the day before the meetings. For more information call Carole Mitchell at (708) 599-1596. The Bridgeview Senior Citizens Club meet the first and third Thursday of the month at the Oremus Community Center, 79th and Oketo Avenue at 11 a.m. Refreshments are served after each meeting and are followed by games of bingo. Transportation is available by calling (708) 458-4675 the day before the meeting. New members are welcome. Members must be Bridgeview residents and 55 years of age or older. For more information call (708) 458-9645 or (708) 346-9972. BROOKFIELD AREA held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kiwanis Park, 8820 Brookfield Ave. The festival features music, raffle, arts and crafts, and food such as sausages, potato pancakes, roasted corn, bakery, traditional food and ice cream. Also featured will be the Bohemian American Concertina Association and the United Moravian Societies dance group. For more information call Richard Grosser at (708) 485-3357. St. Patricia Religious Education program is currently accepting children in grades pre-school through high school for the Religious Education program. To register a child call (708) 599-1221. Registration packets can also be picked up at their rectory at 9000 S. 86th Ave., Hickory Hills. No child is denied a religious education due to a family's inability to pay. They are also hosting a Registration Weekend July 31, and Aug. 1. All students new to the program that were not Baptized at St. Patricia must present a Baptismal Certificate. For more information call (708) 599-1221. St. Patricia School offers the Lil' Bobcats Tot Program on Thursdays from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Toddlers enjoy stories, crafts, finger play, music and movement. Call the school to register at (708) 598-8200. JUSTICE AREA The Justice Public Library hosts Wii Games every Wednesday (for ages 6-11) The Lyons Public Library, 4209 Joliet Ave., will host a concert with Maryand Friday (ages 12 and older) from 2:30 to 4 p.m. For more information call (708) 496-1790. The Justice Public Library hosts BINGO every Tues., from 3 to 4 p.m. through August as well as a movie on the 2nd and last Wednesday of the month. For more information call (708) 496-1790. The Justice Seniors Club meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at the Justice Village Hall All Purpose Room at 12 noon. The Sterling Estates Senior Club invites seniors 55 years of age and older to join their club. Interested persons must be a resident of Sterling Estates Mobile Home Park or the village of Justice. The club meets the first and third Monday of each month at 1 p.m. in the Clubhouse in Sterling Estates. Each meeting will feature coffee and bingo. LA GRANGE AREA Kalfas Wed., Aug. 4, at 6:30 p.m. Mary will lead a sing-a-long with songs from the past including Sentimental Journey, Baby Face, By the Light of the Silvery Moon and more. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. The concert will be held outdoors weather permitting. Author Max Grinnell will give a lecture on his book, 24 Great Walks in Chicago, at the Lyons Public Library, 4209 Joliet Ave. on Wed., Aug. 11, Representatives of the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) will meet with individuals to review their phone bills and provide tips for saving an average of $200 per year at Summit Public Library District, 6233 S. Archer Rd, at 6:30 p.m. on Thurs., July 22. Customers should bring copies of recent telephone bills for review. Registration is requested but not required by contacting the library at (708) 458-1545. Summit native Mathell Givens, author of Angels in My Life, will visit the Summit Public Library District, 6233 S. Archer Rd. at 1 p.m. on Sat., July 24 to tell her story and sign copies of her book. There is no fee for the presentation and refreshments will be served. For more information call (708) 458-1545. The Summit Public Library District Book Club will meet Wed., July 28, at 7 p.m. at the library, 6233 S. Archer Rd., to discuss Erik Larson's book The Devil In The White City. New members are always welcome to join. |
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